ARP 2001501 Timing Cover 12-Bolt Kit

Why Upgrade Your Timing Cover Bolts?

Because oil leaks don’t fix themselves—and neither do stripped bolts.

The timing cover needs even, consistent clamping force to maintain a proper seal. Cheap or worn hardware leads to uneven pressure, leaks, and future headaches.

ARP 200-1501 timing cover bolt kit 12 bolt – Key Features

• High-Strength Fasteners
  Built to handle engine heat cycles and vibration without loosening.
• Complete 12-Bolt Kit
  Replaces all timing cover bolts for consistent clamping across the entire surface.
• Precision Rolled Threads
  Ensures smooth installation and accurate torque application.
• Durable Finish
  Resists corrosion and wear in harsh engine environments.
• OEM-Style Fitment
  Designed as a direct replacement for factory timing cover hardware.

To deal with a reputation for “zero defects”, make sure optimum quality keep an eye on, and produce fasteners of exceptionally top of the range, ARP controls all aspects of the manufacturing process, performing all operations in-house where they are able to be closely monitored.

Ideal Applications

• Timing cover replacement or resealing
• Engine rebuilds and refreshes
• Preventative maintenance upgrades
• Engine bay cleanup and restoration

Basically, anytime you want to stop dealing with leaks.

Why It Matters

Worn or low-quality bolts can cause:

• Oil leaks from poor sealing
• Corrosion and seized threads
• Stripped heads during removal

The ARP 200-1501 kit provides uniform clamping force and long-term durability, helping maintain a proper seal while improving overall hardware quality.

This timing cover bolt kit is a superb example of how ARP takes strange steps to produce the very finest products of their kind available on the market as of late. These bolts are manufactured from black oxide finished 8740 chrome moly steel, which is rated at 170,000 psi. They feature compact 12-point style heads and come complete with top of the range washers.

Add ARP’s legendary quality on your project
Manufactured from 8740 chrome moly steel with a black oxide finish
Rated at 170,000 PSI, which is considerably stronger than Grade 8 hardware
Bolts feature compact 12-point style heads
Kit comes complete with top of the range washers

Installation Notes

• Clean threads and surfaces before installation
• Torque evenly to spec across all bolts
• Avoid over-tightening (it’s a timing cover, not a head gasket)

Final Verdict

The ARP 200-1501 Timing Cover Bolt Kit is a simple, effective upgrade that improves both function and reliability. Stronger, cleaner, and far less frustrating than stock hardware.

Because even your timing cover deserves better.